Summary

The Cocodona 250-mile recap episode. The preparation, the beginning of the race, the middle of the race, and the end of the race. I could not do this without a great crew, pacers, and a great physical therapist on speed dial. Ultrarunning and ultramarathons are really a team sport and a screaming achilles made it even more so. Take a listen in on one of the premiere 200 mile running events and how it went for me from mistakes to triumphs. Also, Aravaipa is simply the best race directing organization.

Sound Bites

"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was Cocodona."

"The mind was dialed and the body was ready to use the bathroom, much like every morning."

"The line that's really long is the gear check oops and the tracker line."

"We got a Janji runner on the Satisfy instagram BOOM"

Takeaways

Preparation is key for participating in a 250-mile race

The start of the race can be chaotic with long lines and gear checks

Aid stations play a crucial role and don't mess them up

Challenges such as injuries can arise during the race, but determination and support can help overcome them

The camaraderie among runners is a significant aspect of ultra-distance races

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Race Overview

02:02 Preparation and Start of the Race

03:54 Gear Check and Tracker Line

06:10 Strategies and Positioning in the Race

10:22 Dealing with an Achilles Issue

16:11 Challenges and Determination

17:00 The Coca-Cola Bathroom Break

21:00 Making a Mark on the Satisfy Instagram Page

30:00 Dealing with Torn Up Feet in Jerome

34:00 The Final Push and Depletion

43:00 The Finish Line and a Confusing Encounter

48:00 Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Keywords

Cocodona, 250-mile race, preparation, start, aid stations, challenges, Achilles issue, ultramarthons, trail running,